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Saferoads Zone 2 VMS Manual

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  • Page 1 VMS Manual W www.saferoads.com.au Australian Version 3.1 1800 060 672 June 2020 sales@saferoads.com.au...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Display Panel ................................... 20 Display Panel Case..............................20 Display Panel Locks ..............................20 LED Panels ................................20 VMS Display Switch ..............................20 Onboard Message Manager ............................ 21 W www.saferoads.com.au Australian Version 3.1 1800 060 672 June 2020 sales@saferoads.com.au Page 1...
  • Page 3 Modem Removal and Installation ........................... 48 Reset Procedure for VMS Board (CPU) ........................... 52 Testing ..................................... 52 Testing the Battery Voltage ............................ 52 Testing SIM Card Serviceability ..........................52 Troubleshooting ..............................53 W www.saferoads.com.au Australian Version 3.1 1800 060 672 June 2020 sales@saferoads.com.au Page 2...
  • Page 4 Sending Files to the VMS Display ............................ 72 Send Built-In Library File to the VMS Display ......................72 Create a New VMS File ............................74 Personal Protective Equipment ............................77 W www.saferoads.com.au Australian Version 3.1 1800 060 672 June 2020 sales@saferoads.com.au...

  • Page 5: Preface

    These all come standard on the Classic model, and the first three are optional on the Essential model. The Zone 2 VMS Electronic Traffic System utilises Zone 2 software to program the messages shown on the display. The remote access website allows the user to easily update and schedule messages from anywhere with an internet connection.

  • Page 6: Quick Start Guide

    4. Click on Log in button. How to Display a Simple Message 1. Select Messages from the menu or the Editor icon from the Zone main screen Figure 2 W www.saferoads.com.au Australian Version 3.1 1800 060 672 June 2020 sales@saferoads.com.au...
  • Page 7 6. Click on the Send to VMS button. Ensure the VMS Display is switched on, so the message can be displayed. Figure 7 7. Select the VMS to play the message on. Multiple VMS can be added by clicking on the Select VMS text box W www.saferoads.com.au Australian Version 3.1 1800 060 672 June 2020 sales@saferoads.com.au...

  • Page 8: How To Adjust Settings

    1. Select Settings from the menu or the Settings icon from the Zone main screen Figure 9 2. Select the Project 3. Select the VMS Figure 10 W www.saferoads.com.au Australian Version 3.1 1800 060 672 June 2020 sales@saferoads.com.au Page 7...

  • Page 9: How To Setup Radar

    5. Click on the Save button to send the settings to the VMS How to Setup Radar 1. Select Radar from the menu or the Radar icon from the Zone main screen Figure 12 W www.saferoads.com.au Australian Version 3.1 1800 060 672 June 2020 sales@saferoads.com.au...
  • Page 10 5. To display Correct Speed Drag an image from the Library to Correct Speed image box Figure 16 Enable Correct Speed by turning the switch on Figure 17 W www.saferoads.com.au Australian Version 3.1 1800 060 672 June 2020 sales@saferoads.com.au Page 9...
  • Page 11 Figure 20 8. To enable radar logging, turn the Enable Radar Log switch on Figure 21 9. Click the Send to VMS button to save the Radar Settings Figure 22 W www.saferoads.com.au Australian Version 3.1 1800 060 672 June 2020 sales@saferoads.com.au...

  • Page 12: How To Set Alarms

    2. Select the Project 3. Select the VMS Figure 24 4. Modify the alarm settings Figure 25 5. Click on the Save button to save the alarms for the VMS W www.saferoads.com.au Australian Version 3.1 1800 060 672 June 2020 sales@saferoads.com.au Page 11...

  • Page 13: Deployment

    Lift jockey wheel to check it is securely in place. c. Lock jockey wheel in place. d. Connect safety chain. e. Connect power cord and check brake lights are working correctly. W www.saferoads.com.au Australian Version 3.1 1800 060 672 June 2020 sales@saferoads.com.au...

  • Page 14: Operation Guide

    When finished raising or lowering the tilt on the solar panels, ensure the Solar Panel Tilt Switch is returned to its neutral position to prevent constant driving of the actuator. Note: The Solar Panel Tilt Switch is only available on the Classic model. Figure 27 W www.saferoads.com.au Australian Version 3.1 1800 060 672 June 2020 sales@saferoads.com.au...

  • Page 15: Solar Panel Pivot

    30 days to decrease the amount of dust and ingress as it can reduce power generation by up to 20%. Note: The Solar Panel Pivot feature is only available on the Classic model. Figure 28 W www.saferoads.com.au Australian Version 3.1 1800 060 672 June 2020 sales@saferoads.com.au...

  • Page 16: Mast

    To prevent damage to the mast or any other equipment, ensure the Mast Locking Pin is secure in the recess when not in use. W www.saferoads.com.au Australian Version 3.1 1800 060 672 June 2020 sales@saferoads.com.au...

  • Page 17: Mast Pivot Lock

    The Hydraulic Reservoir and Mast Motor are located at the bottom of the rear driver’s side toolbox and is required to pump hydraulic fluid used to raise and lower the mast. Figure 31 W www.saferoads.com.au Australian Version 3.1 1800 060 672 June 2020 sales@saferoads.com.au...

  • Page 18: Trailer

    Then, to extend the jack to reach floor level, rotate the Screw Jack counterclockwise. Ensure all four Stabilising Jacks are seated in the horizontal position prior to transporting the trailer. Figure 33 W www.saferoads.com.au Australian Version 3.1 1800 060 672 June 2020 sales@saferoads.com.au...

  • Page 19: Jockey Wheel

    The Transport Support has been built onto the trailer to ensure the VMS display is locked in place when transporting the trailer. Ensure the VMS display is lowered and positioned into the Transport Support prior to transporting the trailer. Figure 35 W www.saferoads.com.au Australian Version 3.1 1800 060 672 June 2020 sales@saferoads.com.au...

  • Page 20: Front Toolboxes

    12V batteries required to power the VMS display and the 240V Battery Charger (where fitted) required to power the batteries. Note: The 240V on-board Battery Charger comes standard on the Classic model and is optional on the Essential model. Figure 37 W www.saferoads.com.au Australian Version 3.1 1800 060 672 June 2020 sales@saferoads.com.au...

  • Page 21: Display Panel

    Switch is in the “OFF” position the VMS Display Panel is switched off. Note: To operate the Solar Panel Tilt Switch and the Mast Up/Down Switch, the VMS Display Switch must be in the “ON” position. W www.saferoads.com.au Australian Version 3.1 1800 060 672 June 2020 sales@saferoads.com.au...

  • Page 22: Onboard Message Manager

    3G/GPS Assembly The 3G/GPS assembly is made up of an antenna, modem and SIM card. The antenna performs both 3G and GPS functionality and connects directly to the CPU. Figure 40 W www.saferoads.com.au Australian Version 3.1 1800 060 672 June 2020 sales@saferoads.com.au...

  • Page 23: Motherboard (Cpu)

    The Radar Unit is located on the top right-hand corner of the Display Panel Case. It tracks and stores the speed of vehicles approaching the VMS board up to 100m away. It is controlled from the Zone VMS online management system. Figure 42 W www.saferoads.com.au Australian Version 3.1 1800 060 672 June 2020 sales@saferoads.com.au...

  • Page 24: Website

    Website Login Page Figure 43 1. Email 2. Password 3. Login Note: A valid account is required to login to the Zone website. W www.saferoads.com.au Australian Version 3.1 1800 060 672 June 2020 sales@saferoads.com.au Page 23...

  • Page 25: Dashboard

    Contact Us page Diagnostics page Project Shows a list of all projects available to the user. • Shows a list of all VMS in the selected project. • W www.saferoads.com.au Australian Version 3.1 1800 060 672 June 2020 sales@saferoads.com.au Page 24...

  • Page 26: Status Page

    Last Connect Time (the last time the VMS connected to the Zone server). Close button Link back to the dashboard • VMS quick information VMS display on/off Turn the display on or off for the VMS. • W www.saferoads.com.au Australian Version 3.1 1800 060 672 June 2020 sales@saferoads.com.au Page 25...
  • Page 27 VMS GPS signal on/off Displays if there is a GPS signal on the VMS. The green world icon represents GPS has a location fix, • whereas the red world icon represents no GPS. W www.saferoads.com.au Australian Version 3.1 1800 060 672 June 2020 sales@saferoads.com.au...

  • Page 28: Maps Page

    Provides basic information of the VMS including current playing message, VMS name, VMS • address location, IMEI number, battery voltage and brightness percentage. The Zoom To button will zoom into street level for the VMS. • W www.saferoads.com.au Australian Version 3.1 1800 060 672 June 2020 sales@saferoads.com.au...

  • Page 29: Messages Page

    Favourites shows messages that have been added to favourites. These can be removed from • Settings -> Favourites page. Close Button Link back to the dashboard • W www.saferoads.com.au Australian Version 3.1 1800 060 672 June 2020 sales@saferoads.com.au Page 28...
  • Page 30 If a Frame is highlighted in the Frames section, then the frame will be deleted. • If no Frame is highlighted and there is a message drawn in the Editor canvas, then the Message • will be deleted. W www.saferoads.com.au Australian Version 3.1 1800 060 672 June 2020 sales@saferoads.com.au...
  • Page 31 • Start Time of Message to play. End Time • End Time of Message to play. Priority • There are three Priority levels, low, normal, and high. W www.saferoads.com.au Australian Version 3.1 1800 060 672 June 2020 sales@saferoads.com.au Page 30...
  • Page 32 Set the text line to flash. • Frames Display all of the Frames to create a message. • Delete All Frames Deletes all of the Frames from the Frames section. • W www.saferoads.com.au Australian Version 3.1 1800 060 672 June 2020 sales@saferoads.com.au Page 31...

  • Page 33: Scheduling Page

    The scheduling page provides information of the selected VMS schedule. Schedule Close button Link back to the dashboard. • File name File name of the scheduled message for the selected VMS. • Edit schedule W www.saferoads.com.au Australian Version 3.1 1800 060 672 June 2020 sales@saferoads.com.au Page 32...
  • Page 34 If there are more than 10 scheduled messages per page the button will go to the next page. • Skip to last page If there are more than 10 scheduled messages per page the button will skip to the last page. • W www.saferoads.com.au Australian Version 3.1 1800 060 672 June 2020 sales@saferoads.com.au...

  • Page 35: Radar Page

    Correct Speed Max – the maximum speed allowed that will display the Correct Speed message on the VMS. High Speed Cut Off Approach Message On/Off Approach Message Display Correct Speed On/Off Correct Speed Display Over Speed On/Off Over Speed Display W www.saferoads.com.au Australian Version 3.1 1800 060 672 June 2020 sales@saferoads.com.au Page 34...

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting Page

    Radar Log Save Radar Troubleshooting Page Figure 50 The troubleshooting page on the Zone website shows a list of issues logged by the VMS boards. W www.saferoads.com.au Australian Version 3.1 1800 060 672 June 2020 sales@saferoads.com.au Page 35...

  • Page 37: Settings Page

    Display Brightness Control Max Brightness Max Brightness % 50% Dimming Override Dimming Start Time Dimming End Time Time Zone Day Light Savings VMS Time VMS Start Time W www.saferoads.com.au Australian Version 3.1 1800 060 672 June 2020 sales@saferoads.com.au Page 36...

  • Page 38: Alarms Page

    Close button Email Over Voltage On/Off Over Voltage value Under Voltage On/Off Under Voltage value GPS Move On/Off GPS Move value Over Temperature On/Off Over Temperature value W www.saferoads.com.au Australian Version 3.1 1800 060 672 June 2020 sales@saferoads.com.au Page 37...

  • Page 39: Favourites Page

    Auto Pixel Detection On/Off Auto Pixel Detection value Save Favourites Page Figure 53 Favourites Favourites Close button VMS message Radar message Delete button W www.saferoads.com.au Australian Version 3.1 1800 060 672 June 2020 sales@saferoads.com.au Page 38...

  • Page 40: Admin Users Page

    Admin Users Page Figure 54 User Administration 1. Create New 2. User details 3. Edit 4. Delete W www.saferoads.com.au Australian Version 3.1 1800 060 672 June 2020 sales@saferoads.com.au Page 39...

  • Page 41: Support Pages

    Support Pages Manuals Page Figure 55 Manuals regarding VMS products are located on this page. Newsletter Page Figure 56 Any newsletter updates will be posted to this page. W www.saferoads.com.au Australian Version 3.1 1800 060 672 June 2020 sales@saferoads.com.au Page 40...

  • Page 42: Support Page

    Support Page Figure 57 This page allows the user to contact support in the case of any issues. W www.saferoads.com.au Australian Version 3.1 1800 060 672 June 2020 sales@saferoads.com.au Page 41...

  • Page 43: Contact Page

    Contact Page Figure 58 Saferoads contact information is located on this page. Manage User Page Figure 59 This page is used to reset user passwords. W www.saferoads.com.au Australian Version 3.1 1800 060 672 June 2020 sales@saferoads.com.au Page 42...

  • Page 44: Maintenance

    1. Unlatch the Display Panel Locks from the Display Panel Case. Figure 60 2. Open the Display Panel Case. Figure 61 3. Lock in the supporting arms of the Display Panel Case. Figure 62 W www.saferoads.com.au Australian Version 3.1 1800 060 672 June 2020 sales@saferoads.com.au Page 43...

  • Page 45: Removal And Installation

    4. Using needle nose pliers, unlatch the securing pins in the panel. Figure 64 5. Pull the LED panel away from the Display Panel Case being cautious of the ribbon styled wiring. Figure 65 W www.saferoads.com.au Australian Version 3.1 1800 060 672 June 2020 sales@saferoads.com.au...
  • Page 46 8. Replace the two fuses and backup battery connection. 9. Close the Display Panel Case and latch the Display Panel Locks. 10. For installation procedure, complete steps in the reverse order. W www.saferoads.com.au Australian Version 3.1 1800 060 672 June 2020 sales@saferoads.com.au...

  • Page 47: Sim Card Removal And Installation

    3. Push the reset button on the motherboard and check LED indicators as per the troubleshooting section on page 53. Figure 69 4. Close Display Panel Case and latch the Display Panel Locks. W www.saferoads.com.au Australian Version 3.1 1800 060 672 June 2020 sales@saferoads.com.au...

  • Page 48: Motherboard (Cpu) Removal

    Solar Panel Power Black (-) e. Load Red (+) Load Black (-) (if 150MM VMS) g. LED Sign Black (-) (if 150MM VMS) h. LED Sign Red (+) Figure 70 W www.saferoads.com.au Australian Version 3.1 1800 060 672 June 2020 sales@saferoads.com.au Page 47...

  • Page 49: Modem Removal And Installation

    Panel Case to ensure the main source of power is disconnected from the circuit. See Figure 63 on page 44. 3. To remove the modem, follow this procedure: • Use the specific Snap-in removal tool to dismount the cover (P/N: 306CLE-001-00E). W www.saferoads.com.au Australian Version 3.1 1800 060 672 June 2020 sales@saferoads.com.au...
  • Page 50 Remove the modem from the socket as illustrated in Figure 74. Figure 74 4. To insert the modem, follow this procedure: • Check the alignment of pin 1 on both the module and the Snap-in socket. W www.saferoads.com.au Australian Version 3.1 1800 060 672 June 2020 sales@saferoads.com.au...
  • Page 51 Check the orientation of the cover based on the location of pin 1. • Figure 77 Smoothly press the cover onto the Snap-in socket. The cover should be properly aligned with pin 1 • of the module. Figure 78 W www.saferoads.com.au Australian Version 3.1 1800 060 672 June 2020 sales@saferoads.com.au Page 50...
  • Page 52 5. Replace fuses and close Display Panel Case and latch the Display Panel Locks. 6. Reset CPU as per the reset procedure for VMS as detailed in Figure 67 on page Error! Bookmark not defined. of this manual. W www.saferoads.com.au Australian Version 3.1 1800 060 672 June 2020 sales@saferoads.com.au...

  • Page 53: Reset Procedure For Vms Board (Cpu)

    4. Reply to that message – this is testing the SIM card can receive messages. 5. If messages can be sent and received with the SIM card removed from the VMS board, then the SIM card is functionally correctly. W www.saferoads.com.au Australian Version 3.1 1800 060 672 June 2020 sales@saferoads.com.au...

  • Page 54: Troubleshooting

    • RED – communication issue with modem. o Possible 3G network issue/unable to connect to Telstra network. Confirm connection to network. o If network connection OK, contact Saferoads support. • GREEN – Connection to 3G network OK. Data communication indicator •...

  • Page 55: Message Manager

    COM OUT: Used to program messages into the built-in library from a computer. • DC10~30V: Power supply input. • Power: Power switch required to turn power either on or off. W www.saferoads.com.au Australian Version 3.1 1800 060 672 June 2020 sales@saferoads.com.au...

  • Page 56: Power On

    Figure 83 Once the password has been entered, the F1 shortcut screen will be visible. Figure 84 Pushing the escape key will return the user to the menu option area. W www.saferoads.com.au Australian Version 3.1 1800 060 672 June 2020 sales@saferoads.com.au...

  • Page 57: Button Description

    Change the font when creating a new message. Delete the previous character. ',', '.', ?, !, :, “, 1, (, ), % A, a, B, b, C, c, 2, @, #, $ W www.saferoads.com.au Australian Version 3.1 1800 060 672 June 2020 sales@saferoads.com.au...
  • Page 58 T, t, U, u, V, v, 8, \, |, } W, w, X, x, Y, y, Z, z, 9, " 0, <space between characters> Skip line Enter the information. W www.saferoads.com.au Australian Version 3.1 1800 060 672 June 2020 sales@saferoads.com.au...

  • Page 59: Built In Library Picture Selection

    Built in Library Picture Selection See Send Built-In Library file to the VMS Display on page 71 for detailed instructions on how to use this feature. W www.saferoads.com.au Australian Version 3.1 1800 060 672 June 2020 sales@saferoads.com.au Page 58...
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  • Page 64: Menu Options

    Push enter with this option highlighted to go to the built-in library list where pre-programmed VMS files can be sent to the VMS display. Note: See the Send Built-in Library File to The VMS Display section on page 71 for detailed instructions on how to use this feature. W www.saferoads.com.au Australian Version 3.1 1800 060 672 June 2020 sales@saferoads.com.au...
  • Page 65 Figure 90 Preview Message The preview message option allows the user to preview the built-in library files based on their name. (e.g. F:\L\001.PMG will display 001 [40km sign]). Figure 91 W www.saferoads.com.au Australian Version 3.1 1800 060 672 June 2020 sales@saferoads.com.au...

  • Page 66: Operate Menu

    2. Del Play List 3. Del All Messages 4. Sign Config. 5. Sign Information 6. Sign Test 7. Brightness Adj. 8. Flash Light 9. Speed Limit 10. Back W www.saferoads.com.au Australian Version 3.1 1800 060 672 June 2020 sales@saferoads.com.au Page 65...
  • Page 67 Delete playlist will delete the current file playing on the VMS display. Figure 96 Del All Messages Delete all messages will delete all messages currently saved to the internal memory of the message manager. Figure 97 W www.saferoads.com.au Australian Version 3.1 1800 060 672 June 2020 sales@saferoads.com.au...
  • Page 68 The sign test option allows the user to complete three individual tests on the VMS display. Check the horizontal and vertical alignment and ensure all LEDs are working by selecting ‘All On’. W www.saferoads.com.au Australian Version 3.1 1800 060 672 June 2020 sales@saferoads.com.au...
  • Page 69 This feature is currently not used. Figure 102 Speed Limit This feature is currently not used. Figure 103 Back Select this option to return to the menu screen. W www.saferoads.com.au Australian Version 3.1 1800 060 672 June 2020 sales@saferoads.com.au Page 68...

  • Page 70: Set Menu

    Select Language The language select option allows the user to change the language set up on the message manager. The available languages are Chinese, English, Spanish, German and Portuguese. Figure 106 W www.saferoads.com.au Australian Version 3.1 1800 060 672 June 2020 sales@saferoads.com.au...
  • Page 71 The LCD set option allows the user to either turn on or off the backlight on the message manager display. Figure 109 Display Format The display format option allows the user to enable or disable the zoom feature when scrolling through the built-in library. W www.saferoads.com.au Australian Version 3.1 1800 060 672 June 2020 sales@saferoads.com.au...
  • Page 72 Figure 112 Communication Test The communication test option allows the user to test the connection between the message manager and the CPU. Figure 113 W www.saferoads.com.au Australian Version 3.1 1800 060 672 June 2020 sales@saferoads.com.au Page 71...

  • Page 73: Help Menu

    To send a built-in library file to the VMS display, complete the following steps: 1. Power on the message manager as per the power on section. 2. Push enter on ‘Program Message’ to enter the library selection page. Figure 116 W www.saferoads.com.au Australian Version 3.1 1800 060 672 June 2020 sales@saferoads.com.au...
  • Page 74 5. Once the desired file has been located, the user can then: a. Push enter and a new screen will appear requesting ‘Send It’. Push enter again to send the file. Figure 119 W www.saferoads.com.au Australian Version 3.1 1800 060 672 June 2020 sales@saferoads.com.au...

  • Page 75: Create A New Vms File

    To create a new VMS file, complete the following steps: 1. Power on the message manager as per the power on section. 2. Push the down arrow key to highlight ‘Create New Message’. Figure 122 W www.saferoads.com.au Australian Version 3.1 1800 060 672 June 2020 sales@saferoads.com.au...
  • Page 76 Note: See button description for the list of the function of each key. Figure 125 6. Push ‘Enter’ on the following keys to obtain the desired result: a. Enter = New frame Figure 126 W www.saferoads.com.au Australian Version 3.1 1800 060 672 June 2020 sales@saferoads.com.au...
  • Page 77 Del = Delete previous character Figure 128 d. Save = Save the file to the library Figure 129 e. Send = Send the file to the VMS display Figure 130 W www.saferoads.com.au Australian Version 3.1 1800 060 672 June 2020 sales@saferoads.com.au Page 76...

  • Page 78: Personal Protective Equipment

    Personal Protective Equipment To reduce the risk of injury or death when using this product, please ensure the correct PPE and safety equipment is used. Saferoads recommends the implementation of the following PPE in order to best minimise safety hazards: •...

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